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Another Body Found on Pilgrim Psychiatric Center

October 21, 2016 2:48 pm Comments Off

Suffolk County Police Homicide Squad detectives are investigating the death of a teenager whose remains were discovered in Brentwood.
The body of Jose Pena-Hernandez, 18, of 48 Heyward St., Brentwood, NY was discovered on October 17, 2016 in a wooded area at Pilgrim Psychiatric Center, located at 998 Crooked Hill Road. Pena-Hernandez, a known MS-13 gang […]

Ed Mangano-Nassau Executive & Wife, Plus Oysterbay Town Supervisor Venditto Indicted. Who’s NEXT?

October 20, 2016 4:42 pm Comments Off

13 count indictment for Ed Managano Nassau County Executive, Oyster Bay Town Supervisor John Vendditto, plus Mangano’s wife Linda. Read the full indictment below. It states they are charged with Conspiracy to commit federal program bribery and honest services fraud, plus Mangano charged with extortion. Venditto and the Manganos are charged with obstruction of justice. […]

WHOM SHOULD YOU VOTE FOR PRESIDENT? TEST

October 20, 2016 2:58 pm Comments Off

WHOM SHOULD YOU VOTE FOR?
This “True or False” survey will help you determine your answer.
1 – I want higher taxes. (T) (F)
2 – I want more Islamists of military age fast-tracked into the USA. (T) (F)
3 – Obamacare is very good, but I eventually want single-payer healthcare? (T) (F)
4 – I think the Common Core […]

Wanted for Criminal Mischief at William T. Rodgers Middle School

October 18, 2016 2:18 am Comments Off

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Fourth Squad detectives are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the people who damaged an electronic sign at a Kings Park school in September.
A group of approximately 10 youths threw rocks at an electronic sign, damaging it, at William T. Rodgers Middle School, located at […]

Gus Alfieri At The Book Review

October 17, 2016 5:50 pm Comments Off

Long Island author and coach Gus Alfieri will be speaking and signing copies of his new book, Heart of a Champion, Tuesday October 18, 2016 at 7pm at THE BOOK REVUE 313 NEW YORK AVENUE, HUNTINGTON, NEW YORK

The Heart of A Champion trumpets the Golden Age of Long Island Basketball, from the late-1950s through the mid-1980s, […]

Teens Visit Firehouse to Say Thanks

October 12, 2016 5:55 pm Comments Off

The Chai Center’s CTeen chapter in Dix Hills (CTEEN West Suffolk County) visited the Dix Hills Fire Department to say thanks. The teens designed mugs with messages of gratitude and praise for the firefighters and donated money they fundraised to the Department. CTeen, the fastest growing Jewish teen network in the world, inspires and facilitates […]

Elwood Siblings Among 2017 National Merit Semifinalists

October 12, 2016 5:46 pm Comments Off

Two Elwood-John H. Glenn High School siblings were recently named semifinalists in the 2017 National Merit Scholarship Program. Twins David and Michael Hermanns have qualified to compete for more than 7,500 National Merit Scholarships totaling approximately $33 million.
The siblings have been chosen out of approximately 1.6 million juniors in more than 22,000 high schools throughout […]

Bellone Applauds Legislature for Oversight on Lack of Transparency

October 12, 2016 5:23 pm Comments Off

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone applauded actions taken by the Suffolk County Legislature to ensure oversight related to the withholding of Assistant District Attorney John Scott Prudenti’s financial disclosure information.
Legislator Bridget Fleming, a former prosecutor, and Chairwoman of the Legislature’s Ways and Means Committee announced she will hold a Special Meeting of her committee on […]

Dix Hills Fire Department Blood Drive on Sunday, October 16, 2016

October 9, 2016 5:40 pm Comments Off

The Dix Hills Fire Department is hosting a Blood Drive on Sunday, October 16, from 11 am – 5 pm. All are welcome to share this lifesaving gift that is much needed for our local hospitals. The drive will be held at Dix Hills Fire Department headquarters, 115 East Deer Park Road, (just north of the Northern […]

Huntington Fire Department Open House on Friday, October 14, 2016

October 8, 2016 11:48 am Comments Off

The Huntington Fire Department is inviting residents to their annual Open House on Friday, October 14,2016 from 7pm – 9pm at the firehouse on 1 Leverich Place between New York Avenue and Wall Street.

There will be many events and demonstrations as well as fire prevention and safety information given by Huntington’s volunteer firefighters. Children will be able to practice getting out […]